Monday, December 16, 2013

Continue To Trust In Jesus



Continue to Trust in Jesus

It is only as you put on the mind of Christ that you will understand that which is taking place daily in the earth.  Do not look on the outward appearance but always come back to me, your Father in Heaven and reason with me.  Many of you are extremely distressed with the times you are living in.  Many have come to the point where they feel that they cannot go on and do not know where to turn next.  Have I changed?  Am I not your Lord and provider?  Am I not the God that heals you?  Am I not the God that puts your food on the table?  Do not look at the outward appearance for man does this but look upon My heart.  See through My eyes.  Hear with My ears and glean that which I am saying first to you and then to the church. 

 The times ahead will not be easy.  Those days are over but know that I am with you.  I will never forsake or leave you.  Do not despair for there is an open door to enter in and fellowship with Me.  I am longing for those precious ones that are moving to and fro in stresses of daily life to stop and turn to me.  Sit with Me for times of refreshing.  Sit with Me and hear from Me and learn that I am your Father. 

 Though the storm hit, I am there as I was with My disciples in the boat.  I did not run off and leave them but stood by them allowing them to grow spiritually and then see the wonder of a miracle.  Keep calling on Me, keep calling on My name.  If all you can do is say, Jesus help me, Jesus guide Me, know that I hear the most simple prayer.  I am not a Father that is without understanding but know My love.  

Beloved, you are struggling, many of mine are struggling financially and in many other ways and many have gone home.  Do not look at death through natural eyes but see through the eyes of my spirit.  Death for the child of God is better than ones birth.  I do all things well so do not allow the enemy to tell you otherwise.  I give and I take away, blessed be the name of the Lord.  I am Alpha and Omega and will have the last say.  

Though that anti Christ spirit has raised its ugly head and is manifesting, I am stronger much stronger.  These things must first come to pass.  Do that which you need to do.  Care for your household and for those that are in your sphere of influence.  My yolk is easy and  burden is light.  Again, I will never forsake or leave you even during the most difficult of times I am standing with you.  Keep praying and interceding for the needs of your household and extended family and do not give up for I hear and answer prayer.  Be of good courage and I will strengthen your heart.  Rejoice in the Lord and again I say rejoice for I am in the midst of My people.

22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
29 “Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Matt. 14:22-33 (NIV)


Monday, November 11, 2013

Prayer for the Filipino People



One can hardly wrap their mind around the devastation in the Philippines due to typhoon Yolanda.  Our hearts go out to the Filipino people and their terrible loss.  Tacloban city, in Leyte province in central Philippines is now a pile of rubble and is in desperate need.   

Our daughter in law lives in the Philippines and is safe as are her parents.  This morning we received news that her mother's two sisters, eight grandchildren and daughter in law were all killed in the disaster in Tacloban.  Please pray for the Filipino people and our daughter in laws family.  Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

Blessings,
Patricia 

Please note:  There has been a change in the number that have been lost in our daughter in laws family.  It now stands at eight persons.   

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Word of the Lord September 2013

Word of the Lord September 2013
by Prophetess Phyllis Ford
Arlington, Texas
www.carpenterstouch.org 
PhyllisFordMinistries@gmail.com


I was somewhat concerned that the Lord had not released the word for September. As the first of the month passed the Lord began to let me know that the emphasis was not on the first of the month but that which was to come. He showed the Jewish calendar. What I was looking at was “a measured time with a spiritual emphasis.” He was letting me know to get the first off of my mind and to focus on what He was showing me. He was saying that the emphasis was on the seriousness of the hour and how the ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur must be covered with heavy prayer. It is about Israel, America, the Nations, and what must be done. Understand that it is also about a marking of time and the purpose of this time.

The following are His words:

“I am dealing with the spirit of uncleanness that is upon this land at various levels. It has affected the hearts of the people and how a person measures, sees, and discerns a thing. Much has been poisoned the views of the people , the ways of people, and their choices. More importantly it has affected their levels of trust in me. The enemy has sown seeds of mistrust so that the faith of my people would fail, his strategy hasn’t changed.”

“You must guard against everything at this level. Your ability to trust, to uphold your faith and to believe that which I shall do in this hour, is very key. They are your greatest strengths and they are also your greatest weapons. As many seek to find deeper revelation on overcoming the enemy’s weapons, know that much can be measured with a seed of faith. It has the ability to move mountains, to reverse whatever obstacle is opposing you, and to withstand the greatest attack that may try to deter or hinder you.”

Matthew 17:20 “He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

Hebrews 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”

“This nation is on a course of serious events. Trust and faith in me will be a major factor. Many things are about to occur between this September and October that will try the hearts of men. My people must prevail in prayer during these next ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. There are many things hanging in the balance and this nation in many aspects has lost its way. (This is now occurring in many regions but America has reached its tipping point.) This is not a political battle but a spiritual battle. I have told you before that by the end of this year Nations will align themselves as sheep nations and goat nations---this alignment is forming right now.”

“Allegiances are being made. The foundation of the factors that has to do with those who will follow me and those who will oppose me are being settled. Their fates will be determined by whom they will serve. So as I passed through the first of September be I was pointing to a time. (A time from the Head of the year to the High Holy day of Atonement.) I am saying to my people: You shall no longer halt between two opinions you must choose who will you serve, for the fate of nations will be determined by those choices.”

Matthew 25:32-34 “And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: (v 35-46).”

“You may say, “What shall happen to me if my nation has turned towards Satan but I am for God?”. I say to you cry out, where your voice may be heard. Cry out to others, I will hear you and cover you, I will be your deliverer, and I am your God. My covenant will remain forever. I have settled these things in the heavens and will establish them upon the earth. I shall not change. So cry out for your nation, cry out for the salvation of others. Cry out for my army of warriors to rise. The fate of the nations once they have been determined, will be sealed. The day is short and much is at hand, the night is approaching. Who will be willing to work? Rise up, and fulfill your calling! Make your calling and election sure. Many men will seek answers but refuse to acknowledge the real truth. Know that old faulty systems and the lies of the enemy will give way and not stand in the face of my truth.”

Psalm 119:89 “Forever, O LORD, your word is settled in heaven.Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations; You established the earth, and it stands.…”

2 Peter 1:10-11 “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

“So prepare your heart and your mind to run the course that has been set before you. Make the necessary adjustments along the way. For I am uncovering everything. I am even revealing your own heart. I am removing that which is not of me and I am pouring into you even more of my life so that you may live and overcome, says the Lord. I will give you favor and position you so that you may be effective in your assignments. The timing before you is key, make the best of what is given you and do not weary yourself with the evil that surround present circumstances because I will cause what you see as opposition, to work for you. There is a battle even confusion going on in the camp of the enemy.”

“Watch, keep your spiritual eyes open to see and know the way I have prepared for you. I will lead you and guide you through to victory, but you must not allow the distractions of the day to keep you from day to day instructions. I will judge the rebellion of the ways of the wicked. I will release to you everything you need now. Do not judge anything before the time but watch, look, and listen. I will speak to you in the night season even in the darkest hours and you will know the course to take from one place of safety to another, says the Lord. I will release my angels to assist you, even allies in the midst of your enemies to help you. These are my promises to you. Remember I am your redeemer, the one who is working things out for your good.”

“Begin to carry a wisdom concerning what you say because your words have power. Remember to use them for you and not against you. Say what I say.  Know that what the King commands will always be backed by the Kingdom of Heaven. You will overcome the kingdoms of this world through your faith and trust in me. Utilize and walk in the strategy of my kingdom as I direct and strengthen you. Continue to withstand every lie and opposition of the enemy. You have already obtained the anointing to walk in what I have given unto you. You have what you need and it is far more than you think you have.”

“Speak, direct, move any opposition that stands before you. Quit ye like men, for the army is increasing, growing, accelerating and it is becoming more powerful. As the forces of darkness begin to loom, greater so shall my army be for my glory shall cover you, as you move forth.”
“Beloved, behold you shall have victory even in this coming storm, as you are faithful unto me, says the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 16:13 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.”

1 Samuel 12:23-25 "Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way. Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. But if you still do wickedly, both you and your king will be swept away."

I had two very vivid visions and a very significant dream:

1.)    I was with my daughters getting the last things needed in anticipation for preparation of something that was about to occur. It was turning into sunset but it was still light outside but as darkness was coming in—I heard a loud crackling sound then a sound of a surge of some type—I saw bolts of electricity at the same time—then all of a sudden the power completely went out. No light. No nothing. We appeared to be a couple blocks away from our destination so we quietly pulled over. People were panicked a guy said to us that the street which he just came from power was out everywhere no lights were seen for miles away. There was confusion.

2.)    I dreamed I was on the phone talking to a prophet telling him about the above vision as I was talking to him (I saw in the spirit, a fairly large hand held device that had a red rim around it—it has a grid on the face of it) I begin to share what I saw over the phone and I heard a loud sound—I was being told by someone in the house that something just happened (I don’t know if it was being reported (on the TV) or it had just happened outside but I assumed it was outside.) I woke up some- what startled. Both 1 & 2 happened 2 days ago.

Isaiah 60:1-2 "Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2"For behold, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the LORD will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you.…


3.)    I saw a vision of a large group of people who were in formation. It was like I was observing the phases of actions that were prophetically coming to pass.

a.) Others begin to join those who were already standing in the group. 

b.) Then all of a sudden others joined but the formation changed, I could see between them, because some that were in the front were no longer in the front but others replaced their positions by coming to the front and others fell in place. It was like a shifting formation. But no one left.

c.) After the movement there was a pause then a sound and the entire group closed ranks and I could no longer see between them for they had closed ranks. I knew that meant they were ready. The group went from many to a number that could not be numbered.

Joel 2:7 “They run like mighty men, They climb the wall like soldiers; And they each march in line, Nor do they deviate from their paths.”

(I knew it was the army of the Lord)

Prophetic prayer request: Calling all gatekeepers, intercessors, watchmen, leaders and precious members of the body of Christ.

1.      Cry out for our nation, let your voice be heard, ask others to cry out, pray for the salvation of people and our land that is hanging in the balance.

2.      Pray for Israel, pray for the peace of Jerusalem and against war, retaliation, backlash that it would not come against God’s people. 

3.      Pray for the release of God’s provision to come upon his people in natural and supernatural ways from every direction and place.

4.      Pray that God’s judgment will expose, uncover and will sweep the church and the land. Pray for a cleansing at all cost. (Jezebel and her lies must be uprooted.)

5.      Pray for Christians and their churches who are being persecuted by evil ruler-ship in various nations. Pray for their protection in all regions across the globe everywhere.

6.      Pray that the spirit of civil war in Syria will not carry over to a civil war here in the USA. Cover all decisions being made now behind closed doors (hidden and known).

7.      Pray that no toxic chemicals and toxic waters will come into our water systems.

8.      Pray that all the evil plans within the banking systems will be uncovered and exposed.

9.      Continue to pray around the spiritual gates of our nations (the spiritual place where major decisions will be made) and to call down confusion upon the camp of the enemy.

10.  Pray against the spirit of uncleanness and that the eyes of the body of Christ will be opened. Pray clarity and discernment will be strong and the truth in us will not be compromised under any circumstances.

11.  Pray that the army of God will arise and do great exploits.

12.  Continue to pray protection over women and children. Cover in prayer those who are being potentially being trafficked, killed, aborted and abused throughout our nations. 

  Let pray during significant watches, prepare around the clock prayer, develop places of prayer. Pray without ceasing!
 

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Bill Yount: Inside The Prayer Closet

Bill Yount: Inside The Prayer Closet
14 Jun 2013

Have you ever felt like quitting? Aren’t you glad that Jesus never quit? Quitters never win! Winners never quit!

A mother’s prayers are powerful, but oh, the power of a grandmother’s prayers! Grandmothers not only spoil their grandchildren; they spoil the enemy’s plans for them as well. I saw bloodhounds from Heaven being released to pursue this third generation. I saw grandmothers pleading the blood of Jesus over their grandchildren and these bloodhounds were picking up the scent of that blood as they began to outrun and overtake these young ones at every turn. There was no more hiding place for them.

At age seven I was miraculously healed of a brain tumor in Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The tumor surgery had to be cancelled. After all these years the Lord recently opened the door to that hospital to pray for people with brain injuries. I am discovering something. Where the devil wants to kill you is often the place where God wants to use you.

‘Angelic’ doctors and nurses are being released upon the earth this hour…you may want to get a second opinion. The nurse’s name was Peggy. She came during many long nights to sing hymns to a dear friend of mine while he was in the hospital in critical condition. Later, he wanted to personally thank her for her encouragement and kindness. Upon asking the hospital staff and the other nurses on that floor, they responded, “Oh, she is that ‘traveling’ nurse. We don’t know where she comes from or where she goes!

A lion roared inside our mothers’ wombs. “I have called you to be a prophet to the nations.” Think of it. God calls us to be a prophet to the nations. Nothing in me to this day can get a handle on that. This awesome thought puts me into a fetal position from the start. Most of my life has been uneasy with this call. Who am I that a King would bleed and die for and think of me in this way. Revelation like lightning flashes before me at times, but not on most days. And yet on my worst days the call rings true blue. It’s who God says I am.

When you know what God has called you to do, nothing can stop you but yourself. I still never quite get used to ministering to people or typing out a message. But the butterflies are fewer. My knees are not so weak. The call of God reminds me: I can do this. This is what I was born for. And the greater One is in me. The roar of an untamed lion is in our call.

For many years I had doubted the call of God on my life. Until the day an apostle spoke over me. “Bill, it’s not your fault that you’re a prophet. But you have to walk in it.” Don’t apologize for the call of God on your life either. It’s not your fault. Walk in it and let the lion roar!

Blessings,
Bill Yount

http://www.billyount.com